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Red Oak council amends master fee schedule to increase water rates and meter-equivalency factor
Summary
Council adopted resolution 25-017 r to amend the master fee schedule, implementing a 3.05% water rate increase and a 20% increase to the meter-equivalency factor as part of an ongoing rate-study process; the measure passed 4-0.
The Red Oak City Council voted unanimously to adopt resolution 25-017 r, amending the city’s master fee schedule to increase monthly water rates by 3.05% and to raise the meter-equivalency factor by 20%, as staff recommended following the city’s prior rate study.
A staff presenter said the city completed a water and wastewater rate study in 2023 and that the most recent recommendation included a 3.05% increase for 2025 plus a 20% meter-equivalency adjustment. Staff noted the meter-equivalency adjustment recommended for 2024 was not implemented and that the current recommendation accounts for that prior deferral. Council was told that the city is conducting a new rate study now and expects to bring updated recommendations after winter averaging is complete.
Vote and effect: Council adopted the amendment by a 4-0 vote. Staff said the updated rate study will be completed and returned to council early in the next calendar year to inform future changes.
Provenance: the discussion and motion appear in the meeting packet and audio record; staff presented background from the 2023 study and described the 2025 adjustments during the meeting.
